Geography Video Questions and on Latin America

1) What did you learn from the video? Do you think its fair that a corporation can own a country's water? 

In this video Bolivia was in debt so they asked the world bank for a loan. They got the loan but had to let this company in San Fran. own their water, even the water from the sky. It isn't fair that a corporation can own, it makes sense that they could technically own rain because of the way that water is cycled. But it is not okay. Water is a basic necessity of life and is available for free in some way in almost every area. 

2) Do you think the people of Bolivia had a right to react the way they did?

the people of Bolivia had a right to react that way because their water was being used and controlled by a corporation, but at the same time their government asked for the loan and this is the price they had to pay, but the people shouldn't be punished for the actions of the government.. 

3) How has geography affected settlement in Latin America?

The way that the Andes Mountains are, kept people from settling on the interior. Instead they settled along the eastern and northern coasts. 

4) Where are the Andres Mountains located?

The Andes Mountains are located along the west and south coasts of SOuth America in the interior. 

5) What are the three major river systems in South America?

The three major river systems are the Orinoco River, Amazon, and the Parana River. 

6) What river carries more water to the ocean than any other river in the world?

The Amazon river. 

7) What are the three mjor island groups in the Caribbean Islands?

The Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. 

8) What are Llanos?

The llanos are vast plains that are used to farm, graze livestock, and grazing.  Very similar to the Great plains. 

9) What are three types of resources found in Latin America?

Hydroelectric power, oil, gold, Timber, etc. 

10) What S. American country generates the most hydroelectric power and why?

Brazil because they have many rivers and waterways. 

11) What types of landforms are found in Latin America?

The Andes Mountains, rain forests, lowlands, highlands, 

12) What is your favorite South American country?
Brazil